Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories by author Max Brallier and illustrator Letizia Ruegni
Age Range: 5 – 7 years
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Five eerie stories are in this early chapter book. These short tales are bone chilling enough to appeal to older reluctant or struggling readers in addition to the age range mentioned above. Illustrations frequently support the ghastliness. Good stories for those looking for a startle anytime.
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Publication Date: July 31, 2007
In this easy reader, a mommy bird, daddy bird and eventually three baby chicks use Gerald’s head as their home. While he is irate about this matter, it isn’t until his friend Piggie offers him a suggestion that Gerald asserts himself and gets his problem solved. Illustrations and text are hilarious and show a variety of moods for both characters.
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Age Range: 3 – 7 years
Publisher: Candlewick
Publication Date: July 9, 2019
This rhyming picture book begins with a mom taking two children pumpkin picking. They return home to dad and youngest sibling. The family participates in Halloween hoopla including making treats, carving pumpkins and trick or treating. Friends also get involved in the experience. Detailed descriptions in the text make this a good book to read around pumpkin carving time. Vivid illustrations set the autumn and Halloween mood.
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Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by author James Dean and illustrator Kimberly Dean
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Pete is throwing a pizza party however many of his friends prefer different toppings than Pete’s pepperoni. With everyone’s input, they put together a combination pizza that is pleasing to all. My Book Eyes liked seeing other activities that characters do during the party i.e. bouncy house. The art is vibrant and follows the Pete the Cat style.
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